Liverpool repeats transfer trick to force PSG's hand in Bradley Barcola deal

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool continues to be linked with a transfer for Bradley Barcola, and as a deal seemingly drags on for the winger, the Reds have deployed an old transfer trick.Liverpool is pushing to sign Bradley Barcola in the transfer market(Image: (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images))Liverpool may have forced PSG's hand in the transfer market this summer, as the club deploys an old trick to try and land a deal for Bradley Barcola.The 23-year-old is widely reported as a target for the Reds in the transfer window, as a new winger remains a priority for Andoni Iraola and the recruitment team.One of the main stumbling blocks with getting a deal for Barcola over the line remains PSG's stance in the situation, as the club remains keen on keeping the France international moving forward. That is despite the fact that he has entered the final two years under contract, and while that has made an exit possible, the European champions will only consider an exit if he pushes to leave in the coming weeks.Barcola could push to leave if PSG makes some signings in his position, something that appears increasingly likely as links ramp up to the likes of Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche.While the former of those was a target for Liverpool, his preference in joining the French club seemingly ended any likely pursuit, though the latter is seen as more attainable for them.With that in mind, reports emerged that the Reds have shown interest in Akliouche in the hopes of signing the AS Monaco forward in the coming weeks.Liverpool made an approach for Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the summer(Image: Getty Images)That interest could help offer Iraola a new option on the wing, but it may also be a clever transfer trick that Liverpool is using in the market once again that echoes back to last summer.Last year, the Merseyside outfit put pressure on Premier League rival Newcastle United in the pursuit of Alexander Isak, after the Magpies held out to keep the striker.The club moved to sign Hugo Ekitike, a player that the Magpies had singled out as a potential replacement for the Sweden international if a new striker was needed in the market.That would take away a possible option from them, and leave the club considering whether to keep the current star or let him go to land a new option instead.In impressive fashion, Liverpool flexed its muscles and managed to land both Ekitike and Isak, but it was a move that created tension for Newcastle in an attempt to hurry a deal over the line.The Akliouche approach, considering the interest from PSG, could well accelerate the move for Barcola by ensuring that his replacement is through the door before the winger is free to join Liverpool.If not, then the Reds simply pivot to Akliouche, who is a top player in his own right and has plenty of potential for the future on the flanks.It remains to be seen whether the approach will work, but it's clear that Liverpool is now making moves to dictate the market rather than sitting back and waiting for things to happen.Luke ThrowerLuke Thrower is part of the Trends team at Football.London, with experience covering Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.

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